US3097747A
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Pallet rack
Assignee: BERNARD GLOEKLER NORTH EAST CO
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Filing: 1959-05-19
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1979-05-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Edward M Selkregg
- 👤 Rodney C Colligan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:49
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/30; A47B57/40; A47B57/402
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
IN A PALLET RACK, A COLUMN MEMBER HAVING A FRONT FACE AND A SIDE FLANGE, FORWARDLY FACING OPENINGS IN SAID FRONT FACE, MEANS AT THE REAR EDGE OF SAID SIDE FLANGE DEFINING A FORWARDLY FACING GROOVE, A STRINGER HAVING A PLATE AT ONE END THEREOF ABUTTING SAID SIDE FLANGE OF SAID COLUMN MEMBER, MEANS AT SAID ONE END DEFINING HOOKS ENGAGING IN SAID FORWARDLY FACING OPENINGS IN SAID FRONT FACE, SAID STRINGER HAVING A HOLDING ELEMENT ENGAGING IN SAID FORWARDLY FACING GROOVE AT THE REAR EDGE OF SAID SIDE FLANGE, A LOCKING OPENING THROUGH SAID SIDE FLANGE AND A LOCKING OPENING IN SAID END PLATE, SAID OPENINGS BEING IN ALIGNMENT WHEN SAID HOOKS AND HOLDING ELEMENT ARE IN THEIR CORRESPONDING FORWARDLY FACING OPENINGS AND GROOVES AND BEING ADJACENT SAID GROOVES, AND A LOCKING AND SUPPORTING ELEMENT IN SAID ALIGNED OPENINGS TO PREVENT SEPARATION OF SAID COLUMN MEMBER AND SAID SUPPORT BAR AND TO DISTRIBUTE VERTICAL LOADS TRANSMITTED FROM SAID SUPPORT BAR TO SAID COLUMN MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
IN A PALLET RACK, A COLUMN MEMBER HAVING A FRONT FACE AND A SIDE FLANGE, FORWARDLY FACING OPENINGS IN SAID FRONT FACE, MEANS AT THE REAR EDGE OF SAID SIDE FLANGE DEFINING A FORWARDLY FACING GROOVE, A STRINGER HAVING A PLATE AT ONE END THEREOF ABUTTING SAID SIDE FLANGE OF SAID COLUMN MEMBER, MEANS AT SAID ONE END DEFINING HOOKS ENGAGING IN SAID FORWARDLY FACING OPENINGS IN SAID FRONT FACE, SAID STRINGER HAVING A HOLDING ELEMENT ENGAGING IN SAID FORWARDLY FACING GROOVE AT THE REAR EDGE OF SAID SIDE FLANGE, A LOCKING OPENING THROUGH SAID SIDE FLANGE AND A LOCKING OPENING IN SAID END PLATE, SAID OPENINGS BEING IN ALIGNMENT WHEN SAID HOOKS AND HOLDING ELEMENT ARE IN THEIR CORRESPONDING FORWARDLY FACING OPENINGS AND GROOVES AND BEING ADJACENT SAID GROOVES, AND A LOCKING AND SUPPORTING ELEMENT IN SAID ALIGNED OPENINGS TO PREVENT SEPARATION OF SAID COLUMN MEMBER AND SAID SUPPORT BAR AND TO DISTRIBUTE VERTICAL LOADS TRANSMITTED FROM SAID SUPPORT BAR TO SAID COLUMN MEMBER.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-07-15 | 1967-01-14 | 1967-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-15 | 1971-01-14 | 1971-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-15 | 1975-01-14 | 1975-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |